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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.48 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.48 and 181.19 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.48 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.48 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.48 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 79,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,809.24/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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